Vampire Knight

To be completely honest, I never finished this manga. There are plenty of reasons one might want to read it, but in my opinion, the drawbacks outweigh the positives.

ARTWORK

The artwork was simply stunning, some of the best I've ever seen. Every detail is meticulously crafted, showing a significant investment of time and effort in each scene. Even if only for the beautiful illustrations, I believe this manga deserves at least a quick browse. My only issue was occasionally confusing minor characters due to their similar appearances, but that doesn't detract from the overall high quality of the art.

CHARACTERS

The characters are charming and humorous, though most weren't as well-developed as I had hoped. As the story progresses, the characters become increasingly muddled and confusing. Nonetheless, they were explained sufficiently and didn't all have the same uninteresting backgrounds.

STORY

This is where my enthusiasm plummeted. Initially, I was intrigued by the plot, already picking my favorite characters and trying to unravel the mystery. However, as more twists unfolded, I found myself growing increasingly detached from the narrative. Some of the plot twists created questionable character backgrounds and relationships, making me less inclined to continue reading. Eventually, I reached a point where I no longer understood what was happening, leading me to drop the series—an unprecedented decision for me.

OVERALL

I truly wanted to enjoy the series because it was visually appealing, and I liked the characters. However, the storyline ultimately ruined the experience for me, forcing me to abandon the series altogether. It wouldn't be my top recommendation, nor would I waste time persuading others to read it. That said, I recognize that many people would find it enjoyable, so if someone has some downtime, they should at least give it a try. They might end up enjoying it far more than I did.

I started with the anime and really enjoyed it, but since there was no third season, I decided to read the manga.

The story itself was decent, but the character development and the ending were absolutely terrible. Additionally, I felt there were too many characters involved, and when they were written as shallow, two-dimensional figures, it became confusing and tedious to follow their stories.

Yuuki is a classic Mary Sue. She's flat and never evolves. In fact, she was more interesting in the first 30 chapters of the manga than in the rest.

Kaname is outright abusive.

Zero is simply pathetic.

At one point in the manga, there’s a one-year time skip, and I had high hopes that something significant would change, but nothing did.

The ending completely ruined Vampire Knight for me. Initially, around chapter 46, I gave it a 7, but after finishing it, I dropped my rating to a 3.

I didn’t bother reading the bonus chapter properly because I genuinely don't care about any of the characters anymore.

The ending is utterly infuriating and ruined everything.

If you loved the anime, just leave it at that and don't read this manga.

Story
The narrative is gripping right from the start. Throughout, I was constantly curious about what would happen next. There were unexpected elements—fantastic plot twists—and even a touch of humor for good measure. It strikes the perfect balance of everything: Horror, Angst, Romance, Drama, Comedy. It has it all.

Art
The artwork was beautifully rendered. Each significant scene provided just enough imagery to avoid being overly gory or sparse. Once again, it had just the right balance. Additionally, various angles were incorporated, making it that much more intriguing.

Character
The characterization was outstanding. I thought I knew these characters' motivations inside and out, but they continually surprised me. There were so many twists and hidden agendas that you couldn't help but want to know their next moves.

Enjoyment
How could I not enjoy this manga? It's absolutely incredible in every way. It's one of those mangas that you simply can't put down and leaves you eagerly awaiting the next installment. Watching it unfold is very thrilling.

And as far as I've seen, the anime is equally well-executed.

Many people seem to dislike this manga. Is it because it reminds them of that so-called vampire movie every girl fangirls over? Let me start one of the most amazing reviews you'll ever read. Don't forget, it's by yours truly, TOBI9790!!!! :D If you die from the awesomeness of this review, please don't sue me. Shall we begin?

Story
This story is good for a shojo. It's about a girl who attends an academy that seems normal but holds a huge secret. Not like the dirty magazines under your bed (that's not even a big secret anyway, and you have bad taste, dude). This is BIG. Only the disciplinary committee knows about the secret, along with the headmaster. And don't tell anyone, but I know the secret too because I'm awesome. You see, there's a night class and a day class. Obviously, one attends in the morning while the other attends at night. I bet you can guess what species attends the night class :p. Sure, it sounds like a typical vampire anime, but listen here, the story gets really interesting with plot twists you never expect. Some reviewers say the story is confusing. Did you read the series a long time ago and just now decide to write a review?! There's lots of dialogue, so pay attention.

Score: 8

Art
OH YEAH! I CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF ANYMORE. THE ART IS FANTASTIC! THE EYES ARE DRAWN WITH ELEGANCE, SCENERY FULL OF DETAILS—even the small stuff most don't notice. I think this is fine art, bro. It's top-class. If you disagree, you get executed in 645 days, you ungrateful son of a—okay, next part!

Score: 9

Characters
They were crafted wonderfully to the point where you'll feel for them and worry about their outcomes. The main character Yuuki Cross might get on your nerves sometimes or not. There's always that character someone hates to death, but I think she's a nice character. Character development (I HATE SPELLING THAT WORD; IT'S HARD TO SPELL SON OF A POTATO!!!!!) happens throughout the series, though it's slight at the end. Personalities remain mostly the same.

Score: 7

Enjoyment
It had my attention from start to finish. I used to read it in class until the teacher yelled at me to stop. Then I made them read it too, and they were like, "OH BOY THIS IS GOOD YOU GET AN A+." Seriously, I enjoyed it. I got a little bored sometimes, but not enough to quit. If you get into it, you'll read it fast.

Score: 8

Overall
The manga Vampire Knight is worth reading if you love shojo, are a fan of vampires, or need some hot boys to fangirl over. I am a dude, by the way (yes, I'm a rare species created in a secret facility that escaped one day and hid in the streets of London). Now heed my words, little girl or boy. Get off your butt, go to the library, and check out every volume.

Score: 8

Sidenote:
If you read this manga due to my review and don't like it, immediately change your name and move far away. JK. The worst I'll do is ring your doorbell and hide in a bush. Oh, you don't have a bush? Then grow one while you're at it.

-End of the worst review in history, quickly kill this with fire-

When I first started reading this manga, I really got into it, you know? With the lovable characters and Yuuki's cute crush on Kaname, plus how Zero reacts. But as you progress further into the series, it gets a bit confusing and somewhat boring. However, if you re-read the pages that don't make sense the first time, you should be fine. Personally, even though it was weird at first, I still recommend you read it because it's quite different from the anime. So, if you liked the anime, you will love the manga. Thanks, hope you enjoy Vampire Knight!

This is absolutely perfect. I genuinely felt there was significant character development! It just requires a closer look to truly appreciate it. The rapid pace of the storyline at the beginning pulled me in headfirst, and once I was hooked, there was no escape! It's the kind of narrative that demands your full attention to grasp, but once you do, it evokes such deep emotions that you find yourself spending the day in tears. Overall, this manga series is, in my opinion, incredible, and I adore it : )

At first, after reading the summary, I didn't think much about Vampire Night.
Another silly vampire story, I thought, but after reading the first few pages, I was hooked by the beautiful art.

Moreover, not only are the characters excellently well-drawn, but their personalities are awesome. You can't help but love them.

The bonus is the plot, which is much more complex than your usual shoujo plot and is very entertaining and mysterious. ^^ Have fun reading it!

When I was much younger, I was actually a fan of this series, but as I grew older, I started to dislike it and I'll try to explain why.

First of all, the artwork is beautiful. The characters are well-drawn, and the overall illustrations are wonderful. But I think that's the best I can say about Vampire Knight.

At first, the story began quite mediocrely. The idea of a Night Class seemed like a somewhat desperate attempt to integrate vampires into the story. I don't agree with the concept of vampires going to school when they don't need to. But that's just my personal preference. Despite that, it was easy to get into the story. However, as it progressed, many themes emerged that were typical for this genre. Long-lost family, love triangles, general family situations, and "fanservice" with all the pretty boys. A setting outside of a school would have been better, in my opinion.

I can't be the only one who dislikes Yuki. She is a Mary Sue, often useless, and even a crybaby. Throughout the story, Yuki loses her personality and what made her unique at the beginning. She can't choose between two characters, which really bothers me. Her background story wasn't surprising at all, nor was her relationship with a certain vampire. The only character I genuinely liked was Hanabusa, and I appreciate that the manga artist later gave more attention to other vampires besides Kaname.

It might just be me, but I found this manga hard to enjoy because the character stories and characters were all so similar. This left me bored and also disappointed. The ending was really... I honestly don't know how to describe it. I hated it. It was kind of obvious from the start, but I really hoped it wouldn't happen. I'm really wondering why Hino-sensei thought this would be a good idea. But maybe that's just my opinion.

I think younger readers might actually enjoy Vampire Knight, but I don't recommend it to anyone. If you're looking for a dark vampire romance or a fluffy cute vampire romance, Vampire Knight is neither.

This is going to be short and sweet since it has been such a long time since I read it, but I decided to write a review.

When I first got into manga and anime, I thought this was great. But after reading other manga in the same genre and reflecting on it, some parts of the plot or characters made no sense whatsoever and felt out of character, seemingly just to keep certain shippers happy. Along with that, some areas were so cliché that Twilight might have had a better love story.

This was my first shoujo in a long time, and I truly struck gold. It's fantastic! The combination of a world filled with beautiful vampires and school life is simply captivating. It came as no surprise that every character in the series was depicted as breathtakingly beautiful. The humor is spot-on, as are the drama and action sequences. This series offers a little bit of everything, making it an excellent choice if you're looking to cross over from shoujo to shounen or vice versa. It doesn't matter which direction you're coming from; this series has something for everyone. Yuki's sweetness might occasionally grate on your nerves—nobody's that pure-hearted, especially a vampire—and Kaname's unwavering loyalty and self-sacrifice can be a bit over-the-top. However, if you can overlook these aspects, the story is well-crafted and highly entertaining.

Vampire Knights is your typical vampire tale filled with blood-soaked love and unpredictable twists. Here's my take, as a die-hard shojo fan; let's dive in!

STORY:

I personally find Vampire Knights to be an excellent starting point for vampire stories. It has a sweet atmosphere and a unique concept of having Vampires and Humans study at different times within the same school. The idea of coexistence between Vampires and Humans is quite nice, but as you delve deeper into the story, it becomes incredibly convoluted! It gets pretty complicated. Just when you figure out one character's backstory, you're left deciphering another! The recent chapters following the anime are tough to follow. At least for me, they are!

ART:

SUGOIII!!! That’s WONDERFUL!

The art by Matsuri Hino is very sweet and royal. Zero is genuinely sexy, and I mean it—super sexy! All the vampire hunks look somewhat alike but never fail to impress. Characters like Hanabusa, Akatsuki, Cross-san, Rima, Ichiru, and the great boss Kaname are some of my favorites in terms of art. Some scenes are really sweet, but the storytelling could improve for those who might find it confusing (like me!^0^). The bloodthirsty scenes are nicely drawn, and the fights are impressive. No complaints about the drawings^^

CHARACTERS:

In terms of how well the roles are executed, VK does a good job. Many characters have significant roles, unlike hero-centric works. Yuuki can be really irritating sometimes (personal opinion ;O), and recently, Kaname is getting TOO complicated. Already a tangled story, some parts still don't resonate with me. However, other parts are very enjoyable! The sizzling Zero is getting even more SIZZLING!

ENJOYMENT!

Hmm... Personally, I'm reading VK to see how this super-complicated vampire love triangle unfolds. But if you're a fan of vampires with fangs, it's entertaining. If you're looking for typical shoujo content, though, sorry, that's just a part of the larger vampire twist.

OVERALL!!!!

VK gets an overall 6/10 from me. It's a good start, but if Hino-san improves the storytelling style and tries to simplify the plot, the scores could go up! VK isn't for hardcore shoujo lovers, as some elements might disappoint you. Even though the twists and turns are great, the heart of a manga is its story. So here's my verdict:

ALL the BEAST-WITH-FANGS fans, GRAB THE KNIGHTS, OR ELSE JUST ADMIRE HINO'S ART AND STYLE!

Blood... they say it carries the genetic memory of generations past, from a century ago. It is the source of life, energy, something without which existence is impossible, our most precious treasure. Perhaps this is why so many tales revolve around vampires, creatures that seek to rob us of this treasure and, along with it, our lives. Their image has been mercilessly exploited for ages. The night dwellers, depicted in books and films, are portrayed in various ways: ruthless monsters, beasts in human form, charming yet terrifyingly beautiful beings whose lifestyle is irresistibly attractive. Few can resist the allure of those eyes; if you succumb, you're lost. So what is the magnetism of vampires? Is it the danger they embody that stirs the blood? The centuries-old trail they leave behind, making one feel insignificant like a grain of sand? Or is it the aura of infinite sadness that surrounds them, regardless of their form? Whether it's a crazed monster overtaking its prey or a beautiful creature waiting patiently for its victim, the essence remains the same: thirst, blood, sin, sadness.

How long must life last before boredom or madness sets in? And what should life be like? I think the most important thing is not to be alone. People fear loneliness, but can we truly understand its meaning in our brief lifetimes? To be eternally alone—that's the worst punishment imaginable. If you look closely, the imprints of endless loneliness and sadness are evident in all familiar book and cinematic images of vampires. Hino Matsuri tried to reveal this aspect fully. Amidst the foreground characters' joys and sorrows, the narrative reveals the essence, the true nature of vampires. Now, after the play ends, tears have dried, laughter has faded, an aftertaste lingers. The drawn characters played their roles not just for analysis but to illustrate and vividly show the tragedy of their lives, the grief they must accept and bear daily.

If you view the manga "Vampire Knight" as a drama rather than merely a "love story for three," it deserves the highest score! I hope future readers will see it as something more profound than just Shoujo, and immerse themselves in its captivating atmosphere as I did.